Certified Ekasi Budgeting and Forecasting Expert
Finance and Accounting
Advanced
Certified Ekasi Budgeting and Forecasting Expert
Learn the art and science of creating realistic budgets and accurate financial forecasts. This course covers various budgeting methods, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis to help organizations plan for the future.
Course Description
Learn the art and science of creating realistic budgets and accurate financial forecasts. This course covers various budgeting methods, forecasting techniques, and variance analysis to help organizations plan for the future.
Learning Outcomes
Ability to create comprehensive operational budgets|Skills to develop accurate financial forecasts|Competence in analyzing budget variances|Proficiency in making strategic resource allocation decisions
Target Audience
Financial planners|Department managers|CFOs|Entrepreneurs
8 Modules
0 Lessons
16h 20m
The purpose and benefits of budgeting, types of budgets (operational, capital, cash), the annual budgeting calendar, and stakeholder involvement.
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Incremental budgeting, zero-based budgeting (ZBB), activity-based budgeting, rolling budgets, and selecting the right approach for your organisation.
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Quantitative and qualitative forecasting methods, time-series analysis, regression analysis, and building a revenue forecast model in Excel.
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Forecasting headcount costs, direct and overhead costs, fixed vs. variable cost behaviour, and creating a detailed departmental operating budget.
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Evaluating capital investments using NPV, IRR, and payback period. Building a capital expenditure budget and managing the approval process.
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Building a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast, managing working capital, and identifying potential cash shortfalls before they occur.
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Comparing actuals to budget (volume, price, mix variances), identifying root causes of variances, and preparing a management commentary.
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Using Excel advanced features for budgeting (Power Query, pivot tables), and an overview of dedicated FP&A software (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights).
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38 hours content
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Course Details
Duration
38 hours
Skill Level
Advanced
Learning Method
Self Study
Category
Finance and Accounting
Modules
8
Total Lessons
0
Last Updated
August 2025